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That filter is next to the hot engine! That means that it will more likely decrease the power as hot air makes less bang! You should get an insulated one and supply it with air from where the fog lights go so it will be a lot cooler and actually increase the horsepower!
As I mention in the video, the key to making more horsepower from an intake on these engines is getting the correct intake length. It's been proven time and time again on the dyno. By all means run a pipe to the fog light but it will not make as much power as this setup.
I feel like you're part of the Gang I've got a mark 2 with around 3000 on it got a deal exhaust K&N air filter aftermarket radiator plus a few other bits the dream is turbo charge or rebo engine out .looking for between 250 and 300 mph just kidding brake horsepower
great series. do you think the power gains from this would extend to a 1.6 nb? i do notice on mine when the engine gets warm that the power seems to drop off slightly
Ive now built a very similar setup inspired by yours but i havent moved the coolant reservoir and i used a differnet cheaper k and n filter, cost me about 70 quid in total for this intake system!
It still seems to me it should get air from behind the headlight where it's designed to bring in cooler air. Where it is now, it may be on the cool side of the engine but that air is still hot. Outside air is best and it comes in around the area where the factory intake ends.
I'm with you on the 'cold side' being cold air - it isn't, it's all hot air under the bonnet. But, the gains you get from using an intake this length trump running the intake over to the passenger headlight area for the colder air.
Hello, do you have a video or instructions on how you removed the Charcoal Filter? I just startled to what you series here as I am also going to install a SC kit. Thanks!
I don't, sorry. I did it before I had any idea what I was going to do with the car. I think I just bypassed the filter by joining the pipe from the tank to the one that runs into the front cross member? From memory. Then looped the pipe to the solenoid so it didn't throw a code. Hope you enjoy the series 👍🏻
I got this from a local company here in the UK, I'll put a link to the exact part below. I'm sure you'll be able to get something similar closer by. Thanks. turbozentrum.co.uk/Aluminium-elbow-180-with-63mm-diameter-Mandrel-bent-polished
Strut brace might be an issue. Let me know if you're able to make it work. The offset air filter will be handy because you can twist it for better fitment.
Looking to do something similar, but run ducting up into the cowl for colder air and better intake sound. How exactly did you delete the carbon canister? Can't find a decent method online...
Been a while since I did it, but from memory I bypassed the canister and joined the pipe from the tank straight to the pipe that runs into the front crossmember. Then I looped the pipe from/to the solenoid so it didn't throw a code.
does this intake get heat soaked? I heard you drop major power numbers with a lot of heat soak and theres not as much cold air getting to the intake due to the intake being near the middle of the engine bay and not next to any inlets
Don't worry about all that stuff just look at the actual dyno figures from testing this type of inlet. It's the length of the inlet that's the crucial factor. Race teams have done extensive testing and this is the best setup.
@@FastRust I'm trying to find the filter model you mentioned. But it looks way longer, then the version you have in your video. Are you sure it's the right K&N part number? The one I found is 20,3 cm long. Thnx!
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That filter is next to the hot engine! That means that it will more likely decrease the power as hot air makes less bang! You should get an insulated one and supply it with air from where the fog lights go so it will be a lot cooler and actually increase the horsepower!
As I mention in the video, the key to making more horsepower from an intake on these engines is getting the correct intake length. It's been proven time and time again on the dyno. By all means run a pipe to the fog light but it will not make as much power as this setup.
I feel like you're part of the Gang I've got a mark 2 with around 3000 on it got a deal exhaust K&N air filter aftermarket radiator plus a few other bits the dream is turbo charge or rebo engine out .looking for between 250 and 300 mph just kidding brake horsepower
great series. do you think the power gains from this would extend to a 1.6 nb? i do notice on mine when the engine gets warm that the power seems to drop off slightly
Ive now built a very similar setup inspired by yours but i havent moved the coolant reservoir and i used a differnet cheaper k and n filter, cost me about 70 quid in total for this intake system!
Yes deffo can be done cheaper if needed. K&N filters are quite pricey but have always used them and they perform well.
@@FastRust I agree! Its running very lean now, i have those deceleration pops
It still seems to me it should get air from behind the headlight where it's designed to bring in cooler air. Where it is now, it may be on the cool side of the engine but that air is still hot. Outside air is best and it comes in around the area where the factory intake ends.
I'm with you on the 'cold side' being cold air - it isn't, it's all hot air under the bonnet. But, the gains you get from using an intake this length trump running the intake over to the passenger headlight area for the colder air.
Great video I am thinking of using the same setup can you give me the dimensions of the 180 pipe that you have used thanks
Just saw the link about this now😂
That was a very useful video. Thanks.
Thanks James. Glad to hear it.
Hello, do you have a video or instructions on how you removed the Charcoal Filter? I just startled to what you series here as I am also going to install a SC kit. Thanks!
I don't, sorry. I did it before I had any idea what I was going to do with the car. I think I just bypassed the filter by joining the pipe from the tank to the one that runs into the front cross member? From memory. Then looped the pipe to the solenoid so it didn't throw a code. Hope you enjoy the series 👍🏻
The air filter looks a lot better than what was on it previously
Do you still have your Capri
Yes still have it. Wouldn't get rid of that! Next months Tech Tip you'll see it again.
Hi mate your air filter link no longer works I was wondering if you'd be able to update it please.
It's been discontinued unfortunately, had someone else ask last week.
Where do you purchase the U pipe...just wanted to mention I’m in California, USA but can you get this at any hardware/ auto store or online?
I got this from a local company here in the UK, I'll put a link to the exact part below. I'm sure you'll be able to get something similar closer by. Thanks.
turbozentrum.co.uk/Aluminium-elbow-180-with-63mm-diameter-Mandrel-bent-polished
Hi, do you have a parts list for what you've done? Is that a 1.8l NB?
Added a parts list to the video description. Mine is a 1.8 VVT NBFL.
I just ordered the same stuff and realised I have the strut brace there. I hope I can angle the u bend down enough to get the filter to fit aiaiaiaiia
Strut brace might be an issue. Let me know if you're able to make it work. The offset air filter will be handy because you can twist it for better fitment.
The K N filter which specific is I ask because the link is not shoe up in eBay 😊
Just tried to follow the eBay link to the filter and it's expired! Is it by any chance the K and N rc8490 ?
Seems like they've discontinued it sadly. Can't even find it on the K&N website
@@FastRust thank you mate I will keep digging!
Looking to do something similar, but run ducting up into the cowl for colder air and better intake sound.
How exactly did you delete the carbon canister? Can't find a decent method online...
Been a while since I did it, but from memory I bypassed the canister and joined the pipe from the tank straight to the pipe that runs into the front crossmember. Then I looped the pipe from/to the solenoid so it didn't throw a code.
What are the before and after dyno numbers??
A race team tested it in the States and from memory it picked up around 10hp. This was in a car with an ECU and MAF removed though.
does this intake get heat soaked? I heard you drop major power numbers with a lot of heat soak and theres not as much cold air getting to the intake due to the intake being near the middle of the engine bay and not next to any inlets
Don't worry about all that stuff just look at the actual dyno figures from testing this type of inlet. It's the length of the inlet that's the crucial factor. Race teams have done extensive testing and this is the best setup.
hi have you got a full part list for the intake? i wanna make myself one
Had a few requests for this, I'll get a list together and drop it in the vid description this week 👍🏻
@@FastRust Only 2 days remain.. ;) But thnx..
Well done for reminding me. Done.
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Can you tell me filter type?
K&N RC-5143
@@FastRust thank you :)
@@FastRust I'm trying to find the filter model you mentioned. But it looks way longer, then the version you have in your video. Are you sure it's the right K&N part number? The one I found is 20,3 cm long. Thnx!
I've added a parts list to the video description with a link to the exact one I bought.
@@FastRust is this definitely correct? I can't seem to find it online and the link has expired !
27K MILES????????? WTF
Yeah. Tell me about it. Previous owners must have hated it
@@FastRust nah bro the owners mustve fkin loved it to keep the miles that low LOL.
Ha ha. True that.